Last week, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation had eased to 3.7 percent in June 2024, lower than the 3.9 percent rate posted in May. According to National Statistician Claire Dennis S. Mapa, this was due to the slower increase in the housing, water, electricity, gas...
After three months, the "Ahunan sa Antipolo 2024," otherwise known as the Antipolo Pilgrimage Season 2024, will officially end on Tuesday, July 9, with various religious activities happening in Antipolo City. The International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, otherwise known as the...
The appointment of Senator Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara as the next Secretary of Education has received broad-based approval by dint of his excellent credentials. He was one of the leaders of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) that has proposed wide-ranging reforms in the...
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan plans to grow the business beyond telecommunications by tapping into the strengths of the whole MVP Group through DigiCo. During the recently held PLDT annual shareholders’ meeting, Pangilinan introduced...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has reported rising incidents of theft on power meters and electrical wires, hence, it was prompted on intensifying its efforts to deter these unscrupulous acts of some lawless elements. The utility firm indicated that it has been working with...
By ATTY. MARCIANO G. DELSON (Photo courtesy of sanbeda.edu.ph) My former student asked my opinion about the recent Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decision on the Meralco refund application. Having been assured that there is no pending case on the matter, I hereby oblige, as a...
Nutrition is defined as “the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.” Lacking proper nutrition causes malnutrition which in all its forms “includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, and obesity,”...
The award-winning Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) has once again bagged an award in the international stage as they’d been awarded a Gold Prize plus the Grand Prix for orchestra after getting 99 points at the 13th Bratislava International Youth Music Festival. In a Facebook post last...
Fourth-year Multimedia Arts students from Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila (LPU) unveiled their artistic prowess through an exhibit titled "Aurora: Array of an Endless" at Sine Pop! in Cubao from May 29 to 31, 2024. This event, a culmination of years of discovery and creativity, featured...
At least eight companies are eyeing to corner the 600-megawatt capacity that is slated for auction by power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to beef up its supply portfolio starting August next year. In a pre-bid conference on Thursday (July 4), the Filipino-owned companies which...
The Manila Hotel, the country’s first 5-star hotel, proudly marks its 112th anniversary this 4th of July. The Grand Dame celebrates with an array of exceptional promotions tailored to delight its patrons. Unforgettable memories await Guests can enjoy a luxurious staycation with a special...
The deferred pass-on of generation charges that was ordered by regulators could reflexively inflate electricity rates to be reflected in the bills this month, hence, the customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are being prompted to brace for highly probable hike in rates that they shall be...
